LizMorris

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  1. FCCA complete!

    LizMorris posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Just passed the 2nd FCCA! All I have left is CPNE (gulp!) I signed up for the Sherri Taylor review in Atlanta for January. Anyone have any other

  2. Life Span 3

    LizMorris replied to NurseEffort's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm terrified of CPNE!

  3. Excelsior Pace

    LizMorris replied to AbigailJo's topic in Excelsior College

    I would take a test by itself first just so you know what to expect and how motivated you'll actually be when it comes down to it. After that, you'll have a better idea what the work load is and how...

  4. FCCA complete!

    LizMorris replied to LizMorris's topic in Excelsior College

    Thank you! Good luck on FCCA. If you study the stuff they give you, you'll do

  5. FCCA complete!

    LizMorris replied to LizMorris's topic in Excelsior College

    I used an NCLEX prep book - the Saunders version. I actually used it for all of the theory exams too. It's a little more straight to the point for me and easier to understand. I do recommend getting...

  6. SHOES!!!!!

    LizMorris replied to tayryden's topic in General Students

    I twist my ankles all the time in Danskos! Lol. I like new balance tennis shoes. They have the best arch support. It depends if you can have tennis shoes though or if you need something more fluid...

  7. Life Span 3

    LizMorris replied to NurseEffort's topic in Excelsior College

    I did them together. It is very do-able. Plus if you fail one, you are not further behind than if you took them separately. I would study one for a few days, then the other for a few and switch back...

  8. Feeling Discouraged, Please help me

    LizMorris replied to Beautiful_Soul's topic in General Students

    Read over the material and then try to teach it to someone/something. I had a plant "Planty" that I would teach all kinds of things. It helps to think through it out loud. I used flash cards for some...

  9. Life Span 3

    LizMorris replied to NurseEffort's topic in Excelsior College

    Great job! I'm doing FCCA now. LS 3 was one of my toughest exams. Next FCCA starts in Jan! Good

  10. EC in TX

    LizMorris replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Excelsior College

    Congrats!!!!

  11. RN in LTC

    LizMorris replied to the nurse who lived's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    How would you be functioning as and LPN there? Do you have both licenses and they are hiring you based on the LPN? A lot of hospitals want someone with direct care experience so a lot of RNs end up...

  12. Passed my last theory exam!

    LizMorris posted a topic in Excelsior College

    I passed my last theory exam with an A today! Finally! I hope to start the FCCA for the October 19 date. For anyone who is curious, Excelsior can be a very difficult program because you won't have...

  13. Go into nursing for the money?

    LizMorris replied to jackhensy's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to be either a Nurse, a Social Worker, or a Teacher. Nursing paid the best with the least amount of school (associates degree here) so I went with nursing. Lucky for me, it turns out I get to...

  14. What would say to a nurse shadowing you

    LizMorris replied to cloa513's topic in General Nursing

    It would really depend on the patients you had that day. Just kind of explaining what you were doing as you went along. Discussing privacy laws or cultural norms could be interesting too if the...

  15. LPN who does not want to be an RN?

    LizMorris replied to Live.Love.Nurse.♡'s topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You have to do what is right for you. If you want to work in a hospital - an RN or BSN is the most realistic game plan. That said, so much of health care is done outside of the hospital now - clinics,...

  16. eliminating the LPN role ?

    LizMorris replied to Annaleemabey's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    One thing to keep in mind is that healthcare as a whole is trying to cut back on hospital use. Only really acute patients are ideally hospitalized - this has a lot to do with nosocomial infections and...

  17. LVN Burnout

    LizMorris replied to dodiewayne's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LTC can be very draining work. Try looking into other options like home health, hospice or clinic. I'm currently working with a family practice doctor in a clinic and really like it. I have a lot of...

  18. Passed my last theory exam!

    LizMorris replied to LizMorris's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks :) it took a long time to find a strategy that

  19. Passed my last theory exam!

    LizMorris replied to LizMorris's topic in Excelsior College

    Usually 2-3 weeks a piece. Kind of depends on the time of year or what other engagements I had going on. It's nice that excelsior gives you that flexibility, but it can be a dangerous procrastination...

  20. EC in TX

    LizMorris replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Excelsior College

    This was the last one I took! It was my hardest for some reason. I've heard it come quite easy for other folks. Good

  21. EC in TX

    LizMorris replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm in Texas - Austin. Just finished the theory exams. Hoping to start FCCA on the 19th. Good luck to

  22. IM nurse moving to Peds

    LizMorris replied to LizMorris's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Thanks for your reply! I'm a couple weeks in and it's basically what you've said - vaccines are the most confusing part! I'm keeping our schedule in my scrub pocket for quick reference. Slowly but...

  23. IM nurse moving to Peds

    LizMorris posted a topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Hello! I've been an LPN (LVN here in Texas) for about 3 years. Spent my time so far with a mix of Cardio, Internal Med, and a TCU. I just accepted a job at a Peds clinic. I'm sure Ill get plenty of...

  24. Why do some people look down on LPNs?

    LizMorris replied to eatlovepray04's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    A nurse is a nurse. Now an RN isn't good enough and everyone should have BSN. And if you're a BSN - why not an MSN or an NP? There's always going to be that pressure in healthcare. Why would an MD...

  25. New to Excelsior College

    LizMorris replied to Hotyoungmom's topic in Excelsior College

    I've heard a lot of people were told it could be 8 months for CPNE. Most people seem to get in in about 4. Being willing to travel to any of the locations would help too. I'm finishing up my last...